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Recycling & Water Saving for Kids: 3 Rs & Eco Games

1. The 3 Rs Order

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Follow the 3 Rs in order: cut waste first, reuse, then recycle.
2. Reduce First

Use Less From the Start

Borrowing books or packing a lunchbox stops trash from starting.
3. Reuse Daily

Refill Bottles & Bags

One reusable steel bottle can replace 150+ plastic bottles a year.
4. Aluminum Cans

Saves 95% of Energy

Recycling an aluminum can uses 95% less energy than new metal.
5. Clean Cardboard

Keep Paper Dry & Clean

Flatten clean cardboard boxes; greasy pizza boxes go in compost.
6. Nature's Recycler

How Composting Works

Microbes and earthworms turn fruit peels and leaves into soil.
7. Tiny Water Drop

Under 1% Ready to Drink

Over 97% of Earth's water is salty; most freshwater is frozen.
8. Turn Off the Tap

Save Up to 8 Gallons

Shutting the tap while brushing can save up to 8 gallons a day.
9. Hot Water Energy

Saves Power & Water

Shorter showers save clean water and the energy to heat it.
Play Free Eco Games

Sort Bins & Track Habits

Tap below to play our 3 Rs Bin Sorter and 5-Day Streak Game!